Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 53, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1889 — Presbyterian Church Notes. [ARTICLE]

Presbyterian Church Notes.

The pastor thinks it is not good for man to be alone, for it is at least very lonesome and he is anxiously looking for the return of Mrs. T—. A series of sermons will now be given, on Sunday evenings, more especially for the young folks, and it is hoped the young people will all 'turn out and hear them. Subject Sunday morning next, “My duty to the church of which I am, a member.” Evening subject, “The Young Men of the Bible.” The church has just received an elegant pulpit Bible, as a gift from Mrs. Jane A. Sharp, of Sioux City, lowa. Mrs. Sharp is a daughter of Rev. Thomas Chestnut, the first pastor of this church. He was a carpenter as well as minister and assisted in the erection of this church building. He was an active, faithful pastor and did valuable service to the town and vicinity.